Kit, equipped with a control device, for repairing and inflating inflatable articles, and relative canister assembly
US8491275B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2030/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A kit for repairing and inflating inflatable articles has a compressor assembly; a canister assembly containing sealing fluid; and releasable connecting means defining an assembly direction and for connecting the compressor assembly to the canister assembly. The kit has a control device for controlling turn-on of the compressor assembly, and at least one movable electric terminal connected to the control device and loaded elastically into a predetermined position; and the canister assembly has a sensor, and at least one electric contact connected to the sensor and cooperating with the movable electric terminal to transmit a signal from the sensor to the control device when the canister assembly is connected to an inflatable article; the movable electric terminal being designed to exert force on the canister assembly to move the canister assembly in the assembly direction when the releasable connecting means are released.
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